Llithfaen, United Kingdom · Saturday, November 7, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Coast 2 Coast Winter Ultra

10 days to go

60 km Distance

1,540 m Climbing

5.3 Grit · Challenging

52.9599° N, 4.4501° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 12:00 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1078 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~90 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2022 edition (37.5mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 11°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 9 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 68 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2022	37.5mi	90	Jon Shield · 05:23:40	Zoe Murphy · 05:44:34
2019	59.2km	120	Gwyn Owen · 05:36:47	Zoe Murphy · 06:19:24
2018	55km	57	Huw Jack Brassington · 06:00:44	Elizabeth Richardson · 06:14:26

The field shrank 25% between 2019 (120) and 2022 (90). 32% of the 2022 field were women.

DUV results for the 2022 edition (37.5mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 1,540 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,540 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

New Balance

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Coast 2 Coast Winter Ultra is a 60km trail race that starts in Llithfaen, United Kingdom, and takes place in November. With 1540m of elevation gain over 60km, the climb per kilometer is 25.7m.

The 12-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 12 minutes per kilometer. This is tighter than 46% of 50k cut-offs, but more generous than 54%. The race has a bigger field than 76% of 50k races, yet smaller than 24%.

Organised by Beautifully Brutal, the Coast 2 Coast Winter Ultra has been held 3 times, with the first edition in 2018 and the latest in 2022, which saw 90 finishers. The entry fee is £83.

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